New Zealand Locations

Aotearoa - Infinite Worlds

New Zealand offers extraordinary visual range within a compact footprint — coastlines, cities, colonial towns, alpine terrain, forests, deserts, and countryside are all within reach. These landscapes have helped build some of the world’s most iconic screen worlds, and can easily double for locations across the US, UK, Europe, and Asia.

Our expert Inbound Production team are available to assist with tailored galleries and scout research – contact us here to speak directly to the team. Click here for a New Zealand locations slideshow or view our Aotearoa Look Book.

A Land of Limitless Possibility

  • Cities and Towns
  • Cities and Towns
  • Cities and Towns
  • Cities and Towns
  • Cities and Towns
  • Coastlines
  • Coastlines
  • Coastlines
  • Coastlines
  • Coastlines
  • Countryside
  • Countryside
  • Countryside
  • Countryside
  • Countryside
  • Deserts
  • Deserts
  • Deserts
  • Deserts
  • Deserts
  • Forests and Jungles
  • Forests and Jungles
  • Forests and Jungles
  • Forests and Jungles
  • Forests and Jungles
  • Mountains
  • Mountains
  • Mountains
  • Mountains
  • Mountains
  • Other Worlds
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    Cities and Towns

    Vibrant urban centres and character-rich towns provide a range of metropolitan and small-town looks, often just minutes from natural landscapes.

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    Cities and Towns

    Vibrant urban centres and character-rich towns provide a range of metropolitan and small-town looks, often just minutes from natural landscapes.

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    Cities and Towns

    Vibrant urban centres and character-rich towns provide a range of metropolitan and small-town looks, often just minutes from natural landscapes.

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    Cities and Towns

    Vibrant urban centres and character-rich towns provide a range of metropolitan and small-town looks, often just minutes from natural landscapes.

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    Cities and Towns

    Vibrant urban centres and character-rich towns provide a range of metropolitan and small-town looks, often just minutes from natural landscapes.

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    Coastlines

    Rugged cliffs, black sand beaches, and tranquil bays offer dramatic and serene coastal settings for everything from island adventures to seaside dramas.

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    Coastlines

    Rugged cliffs, black sand beaches, and tranquil bays offer dramatic and serene coastal settings for everything from island adventures to seaside dramas.

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    Coastlines

    Rugged cliffs, black sand beaches, and tranquil bays offer dramatic and serene coastal settings for everything from island adventures to seaside dramas.

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    Coastlines

    Rugged cliffs, black sand beaches, and tranquil bays offer dramatic and serene coastal settings for everything from island adventures to seaside dramas.

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    Coastlines

    Rugged cliffs, black sand beaches, and tranquil bays offer dramatic and serene coastal settings for everything from island adventures to seaside dramas.

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    Countryside

    Rolling hills, farmland, and wide-open rural spaces create ideal backdrops for peaceful landscapes or wide-open spaces.

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    Countryside

    Rolling hills, farmland, and wide-open rural spaces create ideal backdrops for peaceful landscapes or wide-open spaces.

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    Countryside

    Rolling hills, farmland, and wide-open rural spaces create ideal backdrops for peaceful landscapes or wide-open spaces.

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    Countryside

    Rolling hills, farmland, and wide-open rural spaces create ideal backdrops for peaceful landscapes or wide-open spaces.

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    Countryside

    Rolling hills, farmland, and wide-open rural spaces create ideal backdrops for peaceful landscapes or wide-open spaces.

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    Deserts

    Unique arid landscapes deliver striking visuals for post-apocalyptic worlds, isolated terrain, or stylised genre settings.

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    Deserts

    Unique arid landscapes deliver striking visuals for post-apocalyptic worlds, isolated terrain, or stylised genre settings.

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    Deserts

    Unique arid landscapes deliver striking visuals for post-apocalyptic worlds, isolated terrain, or stylised genre settings.

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    Deserts

    Unique arid landscapes deliver striking visuals for post-apocalyptic worlds, isolated terrain, or stylised genre settings.

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    Deserts

    Unique arid landscapes deliver striking visuals for post-apocalyptic worlds, isolated terrain, or stylised genre settings.

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    Forests and Jungles

    Dense native bush and subtropical jungles support mystical, survivalist, or ancient-world narratives with rich texture and depth.

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    Forests and Jungles

    Dense native bush and subtropical jungles support mystical, survivalist, or ancient-world narratives with rich texture and depth.

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    Forests and Jungles

    Dense native bush and subtropical jungles support mystical, survivalist, or ancient-world narratives with rich texture and depth.

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    Forests and Jungles

    Dense native bush and subtropical jungles support mystical, survivalist, or ancient-world narratives with rich texture and depth.

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    Forests and Jungles

    Dense native bush and subtropical jungles support mystical, survivalist, or ancient-world narratives with rich texture and depth.

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    Mountains

    Towering alpine peaks, glacial lakes, and dramatic ridgelines offer cinematic scale and accessibility for epic storytelling.

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    Mountains

    Towering alpine peaks, glacial lakes, and dramatic ridgelines offer cinematic scale and accessibility for epic storytelling.

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    Mountains

    Towering alpine peaks, glacial lakes, and dramatic ridgelines offer cinematic scale and accessibility for epic storytelling.

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    Mountains

    Towering alpine peaks, glacial lakes, and dramatic ridgelines offer cinematic scale and accessibility for epic storytelling.

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    Mountains

    Towering alpine peaks, glacial lakes, and dramatic ridgelines offer cinematic scale and accessibility for epic storytelling.

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    Other Worlds

    New Zealand’s natural diversity allows for surreal, fantastical, and otherworldly environments that transport audiences beyond the familiar.

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    Other Worlds

    New Zealand’s natural diversity allows for surreal, fantastical, and otherworldly environments that transport audiences beyond the familiar.

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    Other Worlds

    New Zealand’s natural diversity allows for surreal, fantastical, and otherworldly environments that transport audiences beyond the familiar.

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    Other Worlds

    New Zealand’s natural diversity allows for surreal, fantastical, and otherworldly environments that transport audiences beyond the familiar.

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    Other Worlds

    New Zealand’s natural diversity allows for surreal, fantastical, and otherworldly environments that transport audiences beyond the familiar.

Unlock the full potential of filming in New Zealand

New Zealand offers a compelling mix of natural beauty, creative excellence, and world-class infrastructure. Productions here benefit from a collaborative industry culture, proven capability, and a legacy of globally successful films.

New Zealand Screen Production Rebate (NZSPR)

Reduce production costs with the NZSPR while accessing New Zealand’s unique landscapes and skilled crews. Clear criteria and dedicated support make the process straightforward.

Leading Talent

Work with award-winning directors, actors, and crews known for their creativity, adaptability, and technical excellence.

State-of-the-art Studios

Film in purpose-built sound stages and advanced facilities used by major global productions—equipped to meet the demands of any genre or scale.

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